Updated: June 13, 2026
About the program
Program type
Investment stage
Description
The European Investment Fund (EIF), established in 1994, is a financial institution for the provision of finance to SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), headquartered in Luxembourg. It is part of the European Investment Bank Group.
Location
Program details
Value add
We link our portfolio companies to relevant network parts of the ecosystem.
Investment offer
Check size$5,000,000 – $20,000,000
Can lead rounds
No
Lead preference
Never
Funding requirements
We invest mostly in VC funds, but also do co-investments directly in companies at growth stage.